Lizzie in Ma Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm so sorry Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you were able to be with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so very sorry Bill. Losing my parents was the most difficult part of my life so far------please be patient with yourself over the next months, and lean on your family and friends when you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh Bill, my condolences. You must be completely exhausted. As blessed as you were to have been with him, I feel sure that your father was blessed by your devotion and presence. What a gift you were to him. Peace & rest to you. Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, lovely, admirable, the excellent and praiseworthy, think on these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. How blessed you are to have such a fine father, as your tribute so lovingly portrays him, and how blessed your dad to have you as his son. Remembering you in prayer . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabelneri Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlt Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss, Bill. You and your family will be in my thoughts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So sorry for your loss, Bill. I'll pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very sorry for your loss, Bill. It sounds like you were blessed with an extraordinary man for a father and I look forward to hearing more about him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry, Bill. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemygirl Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss, Bill. I'm glad you could be there with your dad and that his passing was peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am sorry Bill for your loss. Your dad sounds like an extraordinary person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but so glad that you were able to be there for his last days. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I am sorry for your loss. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you were able to be with him at the end. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so sorry to hear about your father, Bill. It's clear that you had an extraordinary bond, one that you, no doubt, will have with your own son. It is good that you and your brother were close by him in his last days. Very touching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I'm so sad to read this tonight. Sending love from my family to yours. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I am so sorry. There is the loss which is so painful, but then there was the beautiful goodbye and a lifetime of memories that you will always have. Prayers and peace, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I am moved by your account of his last days. What an amazing gift you gave to him! I will be remembering you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 As you described the way your Dad passed, I was reminded of something I read somewhere. "When we are on our deathbed, we will not regret having not achieved more, made more money or been more influential in the world but we will want family to be there because this will be all that matters." Sounds like you guys intuitively knew that. It will be a hard year that follows now. I always encourage people who have lost someone to grieve and not shortchange the process. Grieving is the only healthy way to deal with such a monumental loss in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Dear Friends, It is with deep regret that I wish to inform you that my father passed away on Saturday evening. It is impossible for me to make an adequate tribute to my father here at this time, but in the near future I will return and share some details of his extraordinary life. For now, let me just say that I was blessed to be by his side constantly since early Wednesday morning. That day, I sensed a change in him (even where his doctor's and nurses couldn't see it) and we entered hospice at a wonderful VA facility here in Los Angeles. I had the great opportunity to alert friends, family, and admirers of my father's in the cultural community, and they had the opportunity to show him their love and respect. My father was alert and aware until the end. I never left his side. We had a huge room with couches that pulled into beds, so I stayed by his side and held his hand while he slept, and tended him from Wednesday until Saturady when he passed. My bother Bob spent the last couple nights with us too, he (not) sleeping on one side of Dad's bed holding one hand, and me on the other side holding his other. While is was (and is) profoundly hard to lose him, his passing could not have been more beautiful. There are few things I wanted more in this world than to be at my father's side, holding his hard and telling him how much he was loved. I feel extremely blessed that I had this chance. My dad and I were so close. We spoke almost everyday of my life. He nurtured me, and so many others. It was so moving in the final hours how may significant people came forward and spoke about my dad being the person who recognized their talents and encouraged them to achieve their greatness. Forgive me if I leave this post at that for now. Between serious lack of sleep, the numerous people I need to reach out to, and arrangements that need to be made, I don't expect to have much time. I'm sorry to bring sorrow to the forum, but I appreciate all the kindness you all have extended in the past, and felt it was right to let you know. Peace to all, Bill Bill, my dear hive friend, as I write this I am crying for you. I am so sorry! I will continue to hold you up the best I know how from afar. All my prayers, good thoughts, and love be with you, Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So sorry. Thinking of your dear family during you time of sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so very sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so, so sorry Bill. I'm glad you were able to be there with him and that you are at peace with how he passed (with you at his side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 My deepest condolences. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So sorry for your loss, Bill. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kidlets4me Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so sorry, Bill, but am so pleased that you got to spend time with him at the end and yes, what a loving tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thank you for sharing part of your story with us, Bill. Your father is very blessed to have been surrounded by so much love in his final moments. I will pray for peace for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApronMama Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 May peace be with you at this difficult time. What a wonderful man. Thanks for sharing a bit of him with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, during this difficult time know that you are in our thoughts. We may not be with you physically, but we are with you in spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh, Bill, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. What a wonderful tribute you've given to us about your dad. You have my deepest condolences. Peace to your and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so sorry for your loss, Bill. I'm glad you were able to spend so much time with him, and that you were with him until the end. There is a peace that comes with that...for both of you. He sounds like a wonderful man, and I look forward to your sharing more of him with us someday. Know that we are thinking of you, and sending you our love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thank you for all the well-wishes dear friends, I've had much to do, and precious few reserves of energy left—the past week has been one long blur of a day that defied standard chronology. I finally had my first real bit of sleep last night, and have much left to do, and more calls and letters to iniate. But when I've been too tired to do anything else, I've popped in to read the lovely words of support. You all have given me a boost. Thank you, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bill, I am so very sorry. I lost my Dad suddenly on 1.11.11, and I understand the sorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So sorry for your loss Bill, what a life well lived. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I haven't posted my thoughts and prayers for you and your family but I hope you can feel our prayers for peace and comfort. Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your father. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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